Sean Payton tearfully accepts Drew Brees' invitation to introduce QB for HOF - ESPN

Sean Payton will present Drew Brees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Brees is set to be enshrined into the Hall of Fame's 2026 class on Aug. 8, along with Luke Kuechly, Larry Fitzgerald, Roger Craig and Adam Vinatieri. The ex-New Orleans Saints star quarterback chose his former coach to introduce him and unveil his bronze bust.

Brees asked Payton to be his presenter over a video call in an emotional moment that was filmed by a member of the Saints staff.

«I can't believe you just did that»